Context:

Columbus overcame an initial two-goal deficit to defeat Cincinnati 4-2, with Taha Habroune sealing the victory in second-half stoppage time. The match, delayed by an hour due to weather, saw Cincinnati initially take a quick 2-0 lead with goals from Pavel Bucha and Evander Da Silva Ferreira. Columbus responded with goals from Diego Rossi and Max Arfsten to level the score before halftime. An own goal by Cincinnati's Miles Robinson gave Columbus the lead, which was solidified by Habroune's late goal. The defeat ended Cincinnati's four-match winning streak, while Columbus extended its unbeaten run to five matches.

Dive Deeper:

• Columbus managed to overcome a two-goal deficit, with the decisive fourth goal scored by Taha Habroune in the third minute of second-half stoppage time, securing a 4-2 win over Cincinnati.

• Cincinnati started strong, scoring two goals within the first five minutes; Pavel Bucha scored in the first minute, and Evander Da Silva Ferreira added another in the fifth minute.

• Columbus equalized before halftime with Diego Rossi scoring from the center of the box in the 42nd minute and Max Arfsten leveling the score in stoppage time with a long-range effort.

• An own goal by Cincinnati's Miles Robinson, who attempted to defend a Columbus cross, shifted the momentum, giving Columbus a 3-2 lead in the second half.

• Cincinnati's loss, coupled with Philadelphia's win over New York, resulted in Philadelphia overtaking Cincinnati in league standings, with Cincinnati's record now at 13-6-3.

• Columbus, now unbeaten in five matches, has improved its record to 11-3-8, demonstrating resilience and strong performance in recent games.

• The match was delayed by an hour due to weather conditions, adding to the evening's drama and intensity before the teams finally took to the field.